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The Disciple

Name: The Disciple
Director: Ulrika Bengts
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2013-09-27
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Erik Enge, Patrik Kumpulainen, Niklas Groundstroem, Amanda Ooms, Ping Mon Wallén

2013 1hr : 33m Drama · Thriller ★ 6.0

The Disciple is set in the summer of 1939, when 13-year-old Karl arrives in the Åland Islands in the Baltic Sea to work as lighthouse master Hasselbond’s assistant. Hasselbond, however, turns him down because of his young age. Karl struggles desperately to stay on and makes friends with Hasselbond’s oppressed son, Gustaf, but their friendship changes to rivalry and hate when Hasselbond starts to favor Karl over his own son.

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Erik EngeKarl Berg

Patrik KumpulainenGustaf Hasselbond

Niklas GroundstroemMajakkamestari Hasselbond

Amanda OomsDorrit Hasselbond

Ping Mon WallénEmma Hasselbond

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Is The Disciple right for you?

Why it may be worth watching

The Disciple combines Drama and Thriller elements in one feature.
The principal cast includes Erik Enge, Patrik Kumpulainen, Niklas Groundstroem.

Who may enjoy it

Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, Thriller. Its shorter runtime also makes it easier to fit into one sitting.

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lighthouselighthouse keeperdisciplinewoman director